Editing Viking

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Viking.jpg
|name=''Viking''
|manufacturer=[[Grumium Creations]]
|production year=3059
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3417/viking-vkg-2f MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=VKG-2F
|cost= 10,227,700 C-bills 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
|mass=90
|feet=biped
|chassis=[[GC Type 1 Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[GC Slab]]
|engine=[[GM 270]]
|comsys=[[GC Wave 12B]]
|T&T=[[GC MultiTrac System Type 6]]
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=54.0
|armament=
*2x [[Small Laser]]s
*4x [[Machine Gun]]s
*2x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV]]
*2x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV]]
|BV (1.0)=1,749<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 225</ref>
|BV (2.0)=2,079<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 181</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Viking''''' began production shortly after the ''[[Beowulf]]'' in a joint effort by the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and [[ComStar]]. The [['Mech]] is intended to take over in the role that has been traditionally filled by the ''[[Bombardier]]''. The ''Viking'' is built on a GC Type 1 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a GM 270 [[fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The ''Viking'' is protected by fifteen and a half tons of GC Slab armor with [[CASE]], providing the 'Mech with good armor protection as well as protection against ammunition explosions. To dissipate heat from the ''Viking'''s impressive arsenal, the 'Mech has ten [[double heat sink]]s. The ''Viking'' has proven itself a powerful assault and fire support 'Mech capable of putting out almost twice as much firepower as the 'Mech it replaces.<ref name=TRO3060-124>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 124, "Viking 'Mech Profile"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Viking'' has a singular mission of long-range missile fire support. To do this, the ''Viking'' carries two [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-15]] launchers and two [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-20]] launchers, all of which are linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close combat, the ''Viking'' has two torso mounted [[ChisComp 32]] [[Small Laser]]s and four [[Sperry Browning]] [[Machine Gun]]s for anti-infantry combat.<ref name=TRO3060-124/>

==Variants==
*;VKG-2G : Intended to act as a front line assault 'Mech, the 2G variant of the ''Viking'' has all of the weapons stripped out and two more double heat sinks have been added in addition to two more tons of armor. The 2G carries as its primary weapons an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which is capable of firing both standard and cluster rounds as well as a [[Gauss rifle]], giving the 2G a powerful long range punch. For medium to close range combat, the 2G has a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To protect itself from advanced enemy electronic warfare systems, the 2G has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 1,878<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 226</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,152<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 182</ref>

*;VKG-3A : This is an artillery version of the ''Viking'' produced during the [[Jihad]]. This variant has an [[Technology Rating|Advance Tech]] [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV Launcher]] mounted in its right arm and torso.  The Viking's left side LRM launchers are replaced by a pair of [[MML-7|7-Tubed Multi-Missile Launchers]] guided by [[Artemis IV]] Fire Control.  The launchers are supplied by 3 tons of ammunition while the larger Arrow launcher has 4 tons.  [[CASE]] is used to protect damage to both ammunition bins from destroying the 'Mech. As far as secondary weaponry goes, the 'Mech has a pair of [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] in each side torso and a single [[Small Pulse Laser]] in the center. The fusion engine is replaced with a [[compact fusion engine]] to help protect the 'Mech from stray shots to its center torso and armor is increased to seventeen and one half tons. The 'Mech is equipped with 11 [[double heat sinks]]. BV (2.0) = 1,876<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 183 - New Jihad variant included in the PDF only unabridged version of RS3060.</ref>  

*;VKG-3W : The 3W is a [[Word of Blake]] variant that was reconfigured at the refitted factories on [[Hall]]. It strips the weapons and replaces them with four [[Krupp]] [[MML-9]]s that allow the ''Viking'' access to both SRM and LRM munitions and with seven tons of ammunition, it is almost guaranteed to have both. The close-support weapons were replaced with a pair of [[Skobel "Little 20"]] [[Light AC/2]]s and a pair of [[Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]]s that seem ancient by comparison. This variant is protected by seventeen and a half tons of armor, but does not add any heat sinks. Of course, all the weapons are aided by the inclusion of a [[C3i Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,778<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 184</ref>

== Design Quirks ==
The ''Viking'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 98 Design Quirk Table - Viking Entry.</ref>
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
* [[Multi-Trac]]
* [[No/Minimal Arms]]	

==Sightings==
* A [[Word of Blake]] ''Viking'' fought against a [[Clan Nova Cat]] ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]'' on 21 August [[3072]], in the [[Nagasaki]] community zone of the [[Crane (district)|Crane]] district on [[Luthien]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"</ref>

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Wikinger'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''WKG-2F'''.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Viking.jpg|Original ''Viking'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
* [http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=218 VKG-3W ''Viking'' Technical Readout] (dead link)

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